A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 30

119th Congress

A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 22, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles E. Schumer

Senator

Democratic

NY

Cosponsors

6

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution expresses gratitude to Mississippi State Representative Becky Currie for introducing the 15-week abortion ban that became the subject of the Dobbs case, in which the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S302-303)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution expresses gratitude to Mississippi State Representative Becky Currie for introducing the 15-week abortion ban that became the subject of the Dobbs case, in which the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution expresses gratitude to Mississippi State Representative Becky Currie for introducing the state legislation prohibiting abortion after 15 weeks that resulted in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pennsylvania v. Casey.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Thanks Mississippi Rep. Becky Currie for abortion legislation
Celebrates Gestational Age Act banning abortion after 15 weeks
Honors role in Dobbs v. Jackson Supreme Court case
Commemorates overturning of Roe v. Wade
Acknowledges end of federal abortion right

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This ceremonial resolution celebrates the Mississippi law and the people involved in overturning federal abortion rights protection. It reflects one perspective on the Dobbs decision.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Abortion

Mississippi

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

30, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution honoring Mississippi's Gestational Age Act.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-30